Visa requirements for East Timorese citizens

Visa requirements for East Timorese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Timor-Leste.

As of 2026, East Timorese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 92 countries and territories, ranking the East Timorese passport 49th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

Timor-Leste signed a mutual visa waiver agreement with the European Union on 26 May 2015.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. 3 months 30 days 120 days and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 14 days 30 days 28 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. 30 days 90 days 3 months 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 1 month 30 days 30 days Visa free for up to a week. Visa on arrival for . 45 days 7 days Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days. 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 21 days Holders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa. 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days up to 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Also visa-free access to Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Réunion, Mayotte and Wallis and Futuna. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. Must obtain an entry clearance from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel.Entry clearance is not required if traveling as tourists on a charter flight. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State. 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 30 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 12-month period. Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea four or more times within the last two years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 60 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 60 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 60 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 30 days 90 days May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. and territories United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor travel documents are unacceptable, and visas will not be endorsed in them. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Visa on arrival if holding valid visa issued by United States, Canada, or Schengen Member State. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 3 months Online Visa eligible. 30 days 60 days 59 days Available in single entry (valid for 3 months) or multiple entry (valid for 6 months or 1 year). 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 6 weeks 3 months 60 days 15 days Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. 3 months 3 months / 30 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 60 days / 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days 15 days 30 days 1 month 3 months May apply using 'Smart service'. and territories Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. 90 days 3 months

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Visitor to Conditions of access Notes 90 days Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. 30 days for 30 USD, payable on arrival. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Visitor to Conditions of access Notes China 30 days 30 days Denmark France French West Indies French West Indies refers to Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy. Ruling of 22 July 2011 regarding the documents and visas required for the entry of foreigners in the territory of New Caledonia, Légifrance, consolidated version of . 90 days within any 180 day period Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands (includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) New Zealand 31 days United Kingdom 90 days 90 days Special permit required. 90 days 6 months 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 90 days within any year period. 90 days Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours / 1 month for 110 / 160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

See also

Visa policy of Timor-Leste East Timorese passport Foreign relations of Timor-Leste

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